When ostracism leads to aggression: The moderating effects of control deprivation

Article Abstract:

An experiment is conducted to test the hypothesis whether restoring or diminishing control following ostracism would influence subsequent aggression. The findings suggest that by providing individuals with a means to restore their sense of personal control after ostracism, they will show no obvious tendency to aggress.

Aggressiveness (Psychology), Social psychology, Social distance

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How low can you go? Ostracism by a computer is sufficient to lower self-reported levels of belonging, control, self-esteem, and meaningful existence

Article Abstract:

Studies have shown that people subjected to ostracism, the act of being excluded and ignored; report worsened mood, anger, and lower levels of four state measures of needs. Results from experiments suggest that individuals can react to computers in a similar fashion to how they react to humans.

United States, Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Artificial Intelligence Systems, Evaluation, Technology application, Negligence, Artificial intelligence, System selection, Software/hardware leasing

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How long does it last? The persistence of the effects of ostracism in the socially anxious

Article Abstract:

The persistence of detrimental effects of ostracism was examined on high and low socially anxious people. The results revealed that the state of being ostracized affect both groups at the immediate test, and that the high social anxious participants recovered their primary needs more slowly.

Social phobia, Rejection (Psychology)

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